Virgil Thomson
Composer and music critic, Pulitzer Prize winner
A prominent American composer and music critic, contributed significantly to American classical music in the 20th century. Studied at the University of Kansas and later in Europe, where exposure to nationalistic composers influenced musical style. Thomson's works included operas, orchestral compositions, and chamber music. Achieved acclaim for the opera "Four Saints in Three Acts," which featured a libretto by Gertrude Stein. Served as a music critic for the New York Herald Tribune, providing insight into the music scene.
Composed the opera 'Four Saints in Three Acts'
Received the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1949
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Romanian-Israeli poet and critic
Born
November 25th, 1881 144 years ago
Died
May 18th, 1958 67 years ago — 76 years old
Born in Romania, a significant figure in Hebrew literature. Primarily active during the early 20th century, focused on poetry and literary criticism. Moved to Palestine in 1924 and contributed to the cultural scene. Engaged in promoting Hebrew poetry, playing a crucial role in the literary community. Worked as an editor and published various articles and essays on literature, emphasizing the importance of Hebrew in the literary world.
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Portuguese queen consort of England
Born
November 25th, 1638 387 years ago
Died
December 31st, 1705 319 years ago — 67 years old
Born in 1638, she was the daughter of King John IV of Portugal and Luisa de Guzmán. In 1662, she married Charles II of England, which led to the significant integration of Portuguese trade and tea culture into English society. The marriage served to strengthen the political alliance between Portugal and England during a time of conflict with Spain. Catherine had a strong interest in introducing exotic items, most notably tea, to the English court. She was influential in promoting the beverage that became a staple in British culture. The couple had no surviving children, and she faced challenges due to her Catholic faith in a predominantly Anglican England. Catherine remained a beloved figure in the court until her death in 1705.
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Egyptian economist, founder of Banque Misr
Born
November 25th, 1867 158 years ago
Died
1941 84 years ago — 74 years old
An influential economist who established the first Egyptian commercial bank, which played a critical role in promoting local industry and financial independence. Advocated for the importance of national capital and contributed significantly to the Egyptian banking sector. Laid the groundwork for the establishment of numerous financial institutions that supported economic development in Egypt. Engaged in various initiatives that aimed to foster local entrepreneurship and improve the socio-economic conditions in the region.
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Chinese Emperor, Jin Dynasty founder
Born
November 25th, 1075 950 years ago
Died
1135 890 years ago — 60 years old
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Romanian tennis player and WTA tour participant
Born
November 25th, 1992 33 years ago
A professional tennis player with a career high WTA singles ranking of No. 39 achieved in 2018. Competed in major tournaments including the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Participated in the ITF Women's Circuit, securing multiple titles, contributing to her rise in the singles rankings.
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Minister and founder of Flying Doctor Service
Born
November 25th, 1880 145 years ago
Died
1951 74 years ago — 71 years old
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Anwar al-Awlaki
American-Yemeni cleric and terrorist
Born
1971 54 years ago
Died
September 30th, 2011 14 years ago — 40 years old
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American lawyer and businessman
Born
February 22nd, 1944 81 years ago
Died
September 30th, 2003 22 years ago — 59 years old
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American actor in classic films
Born
March 30th, 1922 103 years ago
Died
September 30th, 2012 13 years ago — 90 years old
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Physicist and academic contributed to particle physics
Born
1941 84 years ago
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September 30th, 2015 10 years ago — 74 years old
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Born
June 4th, 1966 59 years ago
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September 30th, 2017 8 years ago — 51 years old
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Australian politician and educator
Born
September 29th, 1942 83 years ago
Died
September 30th, 2013 12 years ago — 71 years old
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